Ironman63 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Anyone know if there is a 71 Charger that has bucket seats and the center console? I'm building a Super Bee and the 1:1 for my inspiration has bucket seats and the console. If there is not one, I guess I will scratchbuild one. I have already reworked the bench seat into bucket seats so if must be done, so shall it be. lol Thanks for any help, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPflug Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 The original MPC annual had separate buckets with a tub interior and molded in console- actually most Mopar B and E body kits with a console have it molded to the floor Best bet for a separate console would probably be the one from the new Revell 70 Cuda- it appears to be a 71-74 style anyways. In the 1:1 cars the 71-74 B and E body used the same console, the 70 E being slightly different and having a divided "pocket" for the seat belt buckets at the rear (and ashtrays in the rear molded in armrests) where the later models had an ashtray at the rear of the console There are also some resin consoles available- most seem to be copies of the molded in ones and not quite as nice. The MPC annuals all had automatic shifters where the Revell is a 4 speed if that's a concern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I thought the latest 71 has a molded in console? haven't looked at that kit in a while, could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I had to go back and look at my '71 Charger. And I was surprised to see that rather buckets and console, it came with a bench. Ertl did this on the '66 Riviera they tooled up about the same time too. I always thought this was odd, even on the Riv. The real cars were available set up that way. And I do know the real car they modeled their new '66 Riv after. And it was set up that way. I assuming the same was true when they were doing their new '71 Charger. To me bucket would have been perfered in either case. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Hi, if I recall correctly Harts resin has something available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Here's a link to original brochures for the 1971 Charger models' interior choices : http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/dealerships/1971ColorAndTrim-02.shtml Note that all R/T's had bucket seats ; console was optional (yes , bucket seats with a column-shift auto was standard !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Here's a link to original brochures for the 1971 Charger models' interior choices :http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/dealerships/1971ColorAndTrim-02.shtml Note that all R/T's had bucket seats ; console was optional (yes , bucket seats with a column-shift auto was standard !) Ah, but the '71 Charger R/T was also available with option C21 - Center Front Seat w/armrest (n.a. w/console, w/buckets only), $57.65. The exact same price as the console. Making a pseudo bench like set up. Which is what I assumed the AMT '71 Charger was representing. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Ah, but the '71 Charger R/T was also available with option C21 - Center Front Seat w/armrest (n.a. w/console, w/buckets only), $57.65. The exact same price as the console. Making a pseudo bench like set up. Which is what I assumed the AMT '71 Charger was representing. Scott Me , too . The 'Buddy Seat' was a cool option ; a 40/20/40 bench-type seat. Another interesting aspect of the AMT 1971 Charger R/T is its unadorned exhaust outlets ! Turndown exhaust exits are indicative of the N97 Noise Reduction Package . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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